Kent · London and the South East
Adisham Gutter Survey
A careful look at the gutter at your property in Adisham, and put it all in a written report with photos.
- Brackets that have dropped or snapped
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Leaks at the gutter joints
What we’re asked to look at in Adisham
Sometimes a gutter struggles with the area of roof draining into it. An extension or extra roof slope can add water to an existing gutter, and a heavy downpour shows up the problem.
A survey makes sense if you’ve noticed:
- Downpipes that are split or coming away
- Leaves and moss blocking gutters
- Water spilling over the gutter edge
- Fascia boards damaged by overflowing water
For an older house near a landmark such as Church of the Holy Innocents, old fixings, lead flashings and tall chimneys are typical of older roofs.
What to check before booking
- Whether the loft is part of the inspection
- Which limits apply to the survey
- Do they have a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID for drone work?
- How they plan to inspect the roof safely
How a gutter survey works in Adisham
This survey covers rainwater above ground: gutters, outlets, hoppers, downpipes and overflows. It is not a CCTV drain survey, so we cannot see inside underground pipes. If the problem looks like a blocked or broken drain below ground, the report will say so, with a suggestion to book a separate drain survey. Problems above ground, from split hoppers to leaking downpipes, are photographed and noted. If you’re worried about leaking or loose downpipes and rotten fascias or stained soffits, we can find out what’s behind it, whatever the roof.
Village roofs frequently face open fields and take the full force of wind and rain, so ridges, chimney stacks, flashings and gutters work hard. Damp in old walls is slow to dry, so a small leak can do a lot of harm. A written report sets out what to deal with and in what order. On exposed older roofs, chimneys and lead flashings are frequently the first to give way.
It is not only a list of defects. For each finding, it explains what it is, why it matters and what we’d recommend, so you can decide what to do next.
- Where
- Adisham (CT3)
- Wider area
- Kent
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Reports
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Cover
- PI and public liability insurance
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Every visit follows the same pattern: we hear what you’ve seen, inspect the roof from each safe vantage point, photograph what we find and make notes for the report. Most visits take an hour or two on an ordinary house, while a commercial roof takes nearer three to four hours. Older rural homes like those around Adisham can have a main roof, lower lean-to roofs and outbuildings all joined together. Each part is looked at from wherever it can be seen safely, and anything we can’t see is noted.
- We agree which parts of the building you are most worried about.
- We look along each run for debris, sagging and drips.
- We check the outlets, hoppers, downpipes and any overflows.
- Fascias, soffits and the walls below are looked at for signs of overflow.
- You get photos and written recommendations, prioritised where relevant.
Before the survey
- Move anything stored under the loft hatch
- Keep pets in another room
- Unlock side gates and any roof access doors
Arrange a survey
Prices start from £150, including VAT. What you pay depends on the roof’s size, access and the package, and you can call 07833 053749 or send us an email to find out.
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What this survey cannot tell you
It helps to know what a survey won’t do before booking:
- Gutters out of sight from each safe vantage point
- Confirming asbestos in older rainwater goods
- Rot or damp concealed behind fascias or inside walls
If in doubt, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form and we’ll recommend the right survey before you book. What our survey covers.
Roof types and parts we check
- Eaves gutters
- Fascias and soffits
- Valley gutters
- Parapet and box gutters
- Downpipes
- Outlets and hoppers
Prices for gutter surveys in Adisham
What a survey costs depends on the time and equipment it needs. The main factors are:
- Whether thermal imaging or a drone is needed
- The number of roofs, including extensions and garages
- Commercial roofs and larger buildings
- The height of the building and how the roof can safely be seen
Every price we give includes VAT. Prices start from £150, including VAT. You will know the exact price before booking.
Getting in touch
There is no need for technical words. It is enough to let us know:
- What made you get in touch
- Anything about access we should know
- The address and postcode of the property
- Dates you’re working to, such as exchange
Surveys can be booked for weekdays, Saturdays or Sundays. To arrange a day that suits you, ring 07833 053749 or drop us an email with the address and the days you’d prefer.
Local roofs in Adisham
About 1.6 miles east lies Goodnestone Park, a reminder of how long the area around Adisham has been built on. Older roofs in the wider area can hide decades of patch repairs, so the detail matters, and any change of roofing material on a listed home needs checking with the council first. Across Kent, older roofs are frequently handmade clay or peg tiles, and tile-hanging on upper walls is a familiar sight. Oast houses and timber-framed Wealden hall houses are part of the county’s older buildings too. Whatever the covering, it is often the fixings, flashings, valleys and gutters that give out first.
If you let a flat or house near Adisham station, a roof report between tenancies helps plan work before a small defect becomes a tenant’s leak. For site and facilities teams at buildings like Adisham Church of England Primary School, a written record of a large roof helps plan work for the holidays rather than in term time.
Adisham is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. If you are in Adisham, booking works exactly as it does anywhere else: get in touch, agree the price and pick a day. Across Kent, we cover Adisham.
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area for gutter surveys. We cover properties on Station Road, The Street and Church Lane. If you’re just outside Adisham, we cover Bloodden (1 mile south-east), Aylesham (1 mile south), Bramling (2 miles north), Bekesbourne (2 miles north-west) and Womenswold (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Adisham
Adisham has its own railway station: Adisham station. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (4.3 miles north-west).
Adisham questions
Do you survey roofs for landlords with property near Adisham station?
Yes, landlords and letting agents book with us as well as owners. Just phone 07833 053749 or email us and let us know about the building, including who will give access on the day.
Is my home in Adisham listed or in a conservation area?
For listing, use Historic England’s list; for conservation areas, ask the council. The answer matters most when a change of material is on the cards.
Can you tell me if my old gutters contain asbestos?
No, that needs a specialist asbestos surveyor. We point out materials on older buildings that could contain asbestos so it can be checked before work starts.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
What will the report tell me?
It works through the roof part by part, in writing and with photos, and ends with what we recommend. Points are put by urgency where it matters.
Do you work in Adisham?
Yes. We cover Adisham and the rest of Kent. To book, call 07833 053749 or send us an email.
How many surveys have you done?
We have been surveying roofs for over 20 years and have completed over 5,000 surveys across London and the South East.
Different roofs, different checks
Lead-lined valley and parapet gutters
Many older homes have lead-lined valley and parapet gutters. Splits and failed joints in the lead can let water straight in.
Fascias and soffits
Fascias carry the gutters, so rot in the boards can loosen the whole run. Damaged or stained boards are recorded.
Nearby places to Adisham
What else we do in Adisham
Can I check my roof myself?
Inside, the loft is a good place to look, with care. Take a torch and only step on boards or joists, checking for stains, damp wood or chinks of daylight.
Keep a simple record: when leaks happen, ground-level photos and any past roof work. Share it with us when booking, as it helps us focus the survey.